General Information
Welcome To Nursing Masters
The MS program in Nursing is suspending admissions and transitioning to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).The last class of MS students is being admitted for Fall 2008 with a deadline of June 1 for applications. The post baccalaureate DNP is slated to begin Fall 2009
CNHS offers 3 Nursing Masters Tracks:
Two Nurse Practitioners tracks:
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (AGNP).
and a Clinical Nurse Specialist track:
3. Acute Care/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Features of the programs are:
- Full or part-time learning options for all three tracks.
On-line learning options year round. - Courses offered Monday through Thursday evening
- Excellent clinical placements and invested faculty
- Federal Traineeships and graduate assistantships
- Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Admissions Requirements
- A completed application including a personal statement, three references – at least two from nurses with whom you have worked with since graduation from your basic program.
- Acceptable scores on the GRE
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
- One year minimum clinical experience
- GPA of 2.75 and above
- Course in statistics and health assessment
- Current RN licensure in MA
- Graduation form an NLN/CCNE approved baccalaureate program
Family Nurse Practitioner program
The Master of Science (MS) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program specializes in the care of the family in primary and community based settings.
The curriculum was developed in accordance with guidelines established by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Graduates are eligible to take credentialing exams leading to licensure in advanced practice nursing. Review the FNP Curriculum Plan: full time and part time classes offered and sequence to be taken
Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner PRogram
The Master of Science (MS) Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) program specializes in the care of the adult and older adult across ambulatory, community, and institutional settings.
The curriculum was developed in accordance with guidelines established by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Graduates are eligible to take credentialing exams leading to licensure in advanced practice nursing as either or both adult and gerontological nurse practitioner. Review the AGNP Curriculum Plan: full time and part time classes offered and sequence to be taken
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCCNS) program
The Master of Science (MS) Acute Care/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCCNS) program specializes in the care of the adult in either acute care or across multiple settings where high acuity nursing care is delivered.
The curriculum was developed in accordance with guidelines established by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Corporation (ANCC), American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Graduates are eligible to take exams leading to certification as a Board Certified Medical-Surgical Clinical; Nurse Specialist (APRN, BC) and/or as an adult Acute and Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS). Review the ACCNS Curriculum Plan: full time and part time classes offered and sequence to be taken